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Voykit pocket guide · Morocco
Aglou
Aglou is a half-day beach stop from Tiznit or a one-night surf-and-sleep detour between Agadir and Sidi Ifni. Skip it if you want a full resort.
Aglou is a small fishing village on the South Atlantic Coast of Morocco, 10 min west of Tiznit. The beach (Aglou Plage) is a local escape from Tiznit's summer heat. There is a short strip of restaurants, a water park (Apr–Oct), paragliding and quad excursions. The village itself has little to see; the main draw is the beach and the sea caves you can rent for a very basic night.
- Country
- Morocco
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cooler, water park closed)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MAD
- Money
- Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD). Hotels, larger restaurants and chain shops take cards; souks, taxis, small cafés, guides and tips are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget MAD 200–400 excl. bed · Mid MAD 400–700 excl. bed · High MAD 700+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.
- Emergency
- Police 19 · Gendarmerie 177 · Ambulance and fire 15 · From a mobile 112
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 220 V · 50 Hz · European round-pin plugs; bring an adapter for UK or US devices.
- Tipping
- Café: Round up or leave MAD 2–5.; Restaurant: 5–10%.; Porter or bag carrier: MAD 10–20.; Guide, full day: MAD 100–200.; Desert camp staff and driver: MAD 100–200 per day shared.
- Water
- Tap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road. Carry tissue and MAD 2–5 for attendants.
Get in
By air
- AGA · Agadir–Al Massira
- About 1 h 15 min by car or CTM bus (ask driver to drop at Aglou)
Typical fares
- Public bus Tiznit → Aglou Plage
- about MAD 5–10, 10 min (check)
- Grand taxi Tiznit → Aglou
- about MAD 30–50 per person (check)
- CTM bus Agadir → Aglou (drop-off)
- about MAD 40–60, 1 h 15 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
All of Aglou Plage is walkable in 15 min. A public bus runs between Aglou Village and the beach.
See and do
Known for
- Aglou Plage beach
- Sea caves (rentable for a night)
- Water park with slides (seasonal)
- Paragliding and quad excursions
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tiznit | Public bus, about 10 min | About 20 min |
| Mirleft | Car or grand taxi, about 30 min south | About 40 min |
| Sidi Ifni | Car or grand taxi, about 1 h south | About 1 h 15 min |
| Agadir | CTM bus (ask driver) or car, about 1 h 15 min north | About 1.5 h |
Sleep
- Aglou Plage
- Beachfront: small hotels, short-term rentals and a camping ground at the village entrance.
- Aglou Village
- Inland, quieter; ask in cafés or restaurants for apartment rentals.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | السلام عليكمas-salamu alaykum |
| Thank you | شكراًshukran |
| How much? | بقداش؟bqaddash? |
| I don't want | ما بغيتشma bghitch |
| Where is the beach? | فين الشاطئ؟fin esh-shati? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Salam alaykum' and a handshake; hand on heart after; avoid: Offering a hand to a woman first unless she does
- Eating: Right hand, bread as your spoon; avoid: Refusing all food at a home
- Bargaining: Smile, take your time, walk away kindly; avoid: Naming a price you will not pay
- Dress: Shoulders and knees covered in medinas and villages; avoid: Beachwear away from the beach
- Photos: Ask and accept no; avoid: Photographing women or children without consent
- Ramadan: Eat discreetly indoors in daytime; avoid: Snacking on the street
Scams and watch-outs
- Water park only open April to October.
- Sea caves are very basic: no running water or electricity.
- CTM bus stop is unofficial — confirm with the driver before boarding.
- Summer heat in Tiznit is intense; Aglou Plage is cooler but still hot.
Aglou is safe for tourists. Usual beach precautions: watch your belongings, avoid swimming alone in rough conditions, and agree taxi fares before the ride.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Aglou yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Aglou Plage beach
- Sea caves (rentable for a night)
- Water park with slides (seasonal)
- Paragliding and quad excursions
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Aglou, revision 5337786 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5337786
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/aglou). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.